violence Archives

A Denominational Leader in Addressing Family Violence Issues- A Decade in Review

Posted September 17th, 2013

Read a story about how Black Mountain Presbyterian Church in North Carolina addresses family violence issues.

The Blue Corn Mothers Alliance

Posted September 17th, 2013

Read about the Blue Corn Mothers Alliance in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The Faith Community & Community Advocates Together

Posted September 17th, 2013

Read about a community advocating together.

It’s Never Too Late to Break The Silence; A Story of Hope and Restoration

Posted September 17th, 2013

It’s Never Too Late to Break The Silence; A Story of Hope and Restoration. Download the file to read more.

Stories of Hope and Restoration; An Introduction to our Theme

Posted September 17th, 2013

Our 2013 Theme for Observing Domestic Violence Awareness is Stories of Hope and Restoration. Download the document to learn more.

2013 Domestic Violence Congregational Packet

Posted September 17th, 2013

Our 2013 packet theme is Stories of Hope and Restoration. This annual packet for Observing Domestic Violence Awareness includes resources that faith communities might find useful in worship, in your… Read more »

November 2012 Panel Summary Responding to Violence and War

Posted May 22nd, 2013

The November 2012 questionnaire addresses the issues of violence and war from a Christian perspective. This summary highlights findings from a survey of Presbyterian members, ruling elders, and teaching elders…. Read more »

Justice and Peace Links—UN Commission on the Status of Women 2013

Posted April 2nd, 2013

Every year, thousands of members of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs)—both faith-based and not—gather in New York City during the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UN CSW). Groups exert… Read more »

Liturgical Resources in Response to Violence

Posted July 21st, 2012

This collection of prayers and other liturgical resources may be used when a community has experienced violence.

Faithful Living in a Time of Violence and Terrorism

Posted August 5th, 2010

A study guide on the Resolution on Violence, Religion, and Terrorism, adopted by the 216th General Assembly (2004) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).